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Bergey, Jay Ellwood, 1869-1943

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The Wheeler National Monument

The Wheeler National Monument

Frank C. Spencer reviews the history of Wheeler National Monument, including both the history of the area under Native Americans and European explorers, as well as his own involvement in the designation of the area as a National Monument. The area is formed by an eroded lava flow, and Spencer and his companions named various formations many different fanciful names when they traveled there. Spencer was a strong advocate for this location, and helped convince President Roosevelt to set the area aside as Wheeler National Monument.

Collection

Rio Grande National Forest

Creation Date

1924-03

Creator(s)

Spencer, Frank C. (Frank Clarence)

Wheeler Geological Area: “Ghost City of the San Juans”

Wheeler Geological Area: “Ghost City of the San Juans”

Thomas Curry describes how Wheeler Geologic Area formed through volcanic eruptions and erosion, which produced the striking formations seen today. The area was declared a national monument by Theodore Roosevelt, but later was made part of the Rio Grande National Forest and returned to the Forest Service. Curry encourages his readers to visit the site, but admits that the route to get there is rather difficult, as he describes.

Collection

Rio Grande National Forest

Creation Date

1997

Creator(s)

Curry, Thomas